COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE NR.110.201 Human Growth and Development through the Lifespan CREDITS 3 credits PRE- AND COREQUISITES None COURSE DESCRIPTION This course provides an overview of major concepts, theories, and research related to human through the lifespan from the prenatal period to the end of life. Significant factors that influence individual functioning are explored. OBJECTIVES The course objectives are organized in line with the program outcomes. At the end of the course, the student will be able to: 1. Analyze theoretical and conceptual frameworks and research findings related to human through the lifespan. 2. Apply theoretical models and research findings of human and functioning to health and illness behaviors through the lifespan and within a variety of biological, environmental, social and cultural contexts. REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS AND OTHER COURSE MATERIALS Berk, L. (2017). Development Through the Lifespan (7th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson Medina, J. (2014). Brain Rules for Baby How to Raise a Smart and Happy Child from Zero to Five (2nd ed.). Seattle, WA: Pearson Press SUMMARY OF LEARNING ASSESSMENTS/ASSIGNMENTS LEARNING ASSESSMENT/ ASSIGNMENT COURSE OBJECTIVES ADDRESSED WEIGHT TOWARD FINAL COURSE GRADE Module Quizzes, 10 quizzes in total (10pts each) 1, 2 20% 1
LEARNING ASSESSMENT/ ASSIGNMENT COURSE OBJECTIVES ADDRESSED WEIGHT TOWARD FINAL COURSE GRADE Weekly Discussions, 9 1, 2 18% Discussion Boards in total (10pts each) Advocacy Assignment: 1, 2 2% Letter to Congressperson Human Development 1, 2 20% Interview Advanced Directive 1, 2 P/F Exam 1 1, 2 20% Exam 2 1, 2 20% LEARNING ASSESSMENTS/ASSIGNMENTS Lectures and Readings Most modules will include recommended reading from the required text and associated lectures. It is expected that students will read the material and listen to the lectures as to best facilitate their successful completion of course assignments. Discussion Posts Students are required to contribute to weekly discussion board topics. Post a thoughtful and complete response and reply to at least two classmates posts by the assigned deadline to receive full credit. Quizzes Regular quizzes will test student understanding of course content. Quizzes can be attempted one time and students are encouraged to consult course materials as needed to complete the quiz. Exams Comprehensive exams consisting of multiple choice questions will be given to assess student understanding of course content. They are open book, open notes and timed. Only one attempt is allowed for each exam. There are no makeup exams. Written Assignments Written assignments should be composed in complete sentences and include proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Files can be submitted in.doc and.pdf formats. All work submitted should include references for any resources consulted. Please cite work in formats consistent with the American Psychological Association. Guidelines for work can be found at: www.apastyle.org. 2
ACADEMIC POLICIES For a full list of academic policies, please see the current academic catalog and handbook. COURSE POLICIES All course assignments must be turned in by the specified due date and time. Once the due date and time have passed, 10% of the total points you have earned on the assignment will be deducted per day (per 24 hour period). There are no makeup or extra credit assignments allowed, and assignments submitted more than 7 days late will not receive credit. Please contact the course instructor prior to the due date in the case of extenuating circumstances. GRADING SCALE RANGE LETTER GRADE GRADE POINT 97 100 A+ 4.0 93 96 A 4.0 90 92 A- 3.7 87 89 B+ 3.3 83 86 B 3.0 80 82 B- 2.7 77 79 C+ 2.3 73 76 C 2.0 70 72 C- 1.7 67 69 D+ 1.3 63 66 D 1.0 60 62 D- 0.7 <60 F 0 HONOR CODE Students enrolled in the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that upholds the values of this institution of higher education. Each student is obligated to refrain from violating academic ethics and maintaining high standards of conduct. In addition, the School of Nursing upholds the professional code of ethics established in the Code of Ethics for Nurses (ANA, 2015). Each student is held accountable for adhering to the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics. For the full Johns Hopkins School of Nursing Honor code, please see the current academic catalog and handbook. EXAM INTEGRITY & STUDENT IDENTITY VERIFICATION This course may require the use of technology and/or software to ensure exam integrity and verify the identity of the student taking the exam. Additional information and 3
directions will be provided in the course website. COMMUNICATION POLICY Students may communicate with the instructor by email, which is provided in the Contact Information area. The instructor will respond to students within 48 hours. Assignment feedback will be provided to students within two weeks of submission. All official communication, notices, & announcements will be distributed through student JHU-SON e-mail accounts via blackboard. The student is accountable for checking this account regularly and for all course communication sent to it. Students are responsible for reading Netiquette which is located under Syllabus & Course Info on the Blackboard site. Netiquette provides simple guidelines for civil online discourse & behavior, that participants are to follow and expect of one another. DISABILITY SERVICES If you have a disability and may require accommodation in this course, please contact the Office of Student Affairs at (410) 955-7545 or SON-DSS@jhu.edu to discuss your specific needs. 4
COURSE SCHEDULE Welcome Start Here Getting Started Familiarize yourself with Blackboard Discussion Board: Introduce Yourself Avoiding Plagiarism Module Module 1: Introduction to Human Development: Theoretical Overview History, theory, and research strategies Genetic and environmental foundations Chapter 1: History, Theory, and Research Strategies Chapter 2: Genetic and Environmental Foundations Module 1 Discussion Board Module 1 Quiz Module 2: Prenatal Development, Birth and the Newborn Baby Prenatal Birth Newborns Chapter 3: Prenatal Development, Birth and the Newborn Baby Module 2 Discussion Board Module 2 Quiz Medina, J. (2014). Brain rules for baby: how to raise a smart and happy child from zero to five (2nd ed.). Seattle, WA: Pear Press. Introduction, Pregnancy, Relationship, Sleepy Baby 5
Module 3: Infancy and Toddler: the First Two Years Physical Cognitive Chapter 4: Physical Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood Chapter 5: Cognitive Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood Chapter 6: Emotional and Social Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood Module 3 Discussion Board Module 3 Quiz Module 4: Early Childhood: Two to Six Years Physical Cognitive Chapter 7: Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood Chapter 8: Emotional and Social Development in Early Childhood Module 4 Quiz Advocacy Assignment: Letter to Congressperson 6
Module 5: Middle Childhood: Six to Eleven Years Physical Cognitive Chapter 9: Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood Chapter 10: Emotional and Social Development in Middle Childhood Module 5 Discussion Board Module 5 Quiz Exam 1 February 17 February 19 Module 6: Adolescence and Transition to None Physical Cognitive Review content in Module 1 through Module 5 Chapter 11: Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence Chapter 12: Emotional and Social Development in Adolescence Module 6 Discussion Board Module 6 Quiz Module 7: Early Physical Module 7 Discussion Board Module 7 Quiz 7
Cognitive Chapter 13: Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Chapter 14: Emotional and Social Development in Early Module 8: Middle Physical Cognitive Chapter 15: Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Chapter 16: Emotional and Social Development in Middle Module 8 Discussion Board Module 8 Quiz Module 9: Late Physical Cognitive Chapter 17: Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Human Development Interview Module 9 Discussion Board Module 9 Quiz Advanced Directives 8
Chapter 18: Emotional and Social Development in Late Module 10: End of Life Death, dying, and bereavement Chapter 19: Death, Dying, and Bereavement Module 10 Discussion Board Module 10 Quiz Exam 2 None Review content in Module 6 through Module 10 9